Hand-pulled noodles are a tradition from Lanzhou in northwest China. Called Lamian, the 2 to 3 metre-long noodles are made simply with water, flour and patience! Served with a delicate beef broth, this is a truly special Chinese regional dish.

Follow this recipe carefully and you will be rewarded with comforting, fluffy and tasty Chinese steamed buns. If you want to fill them before steaming, follow the recipe for Chinese Steamed Buns With BBQ Pork Filling

This is a simple recipe for Char Siu Bau. A wok equipped with a stainless steel steam plate (a plate with holes to allow steam to pass) is required to make these. You will also need to follow the recipe on this site for Chinese Steamed Buns